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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"

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13 Best Recruitment Podcasts Recruiters Need To Listen To [Updated]

Recruit CRM

With recruitment networking events put to hold due to Covid-19, gather inspiration from these amazing podcasts that we've shortlisted. He has over 200 podcast episodes and has been supplying content to the staffing & hiring industry for 6-7 years now. Every Friday, the podcast broadcasts live at 3 pm (UK time).

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Temp, volunteer, apply for PT work and list that as your present role. While your ultimate goal is FT job in admin, the only thing that will get you there is recent experience in admin - the good ol' fashioned catch-22. Through volunteering, you can network and keep your pulse on the industry of your choosing.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? As the assistant wanting to get approval, you would fill in the Goal/Learning Objectives column and then present that to your executive and show the benefits of each. It goes back to what I said about your career goals and aspirations.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

2) Make it clear you have bigger goals. When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. The goal is to go from a busy role to one that is absolutely crazy insane busy and stressful to prove you can do it.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. Why be an EA?

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Don't get sidetracked from your life and career goals. As you become more established and learn to network well and brand yourself through social media, you'll find that headhunters and recruiters will call you in hopes of poaching you. While their offers can be enticing, make sure it aligns with your life and career goals.